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6/15/2022

Outpriced but not out of luck: NeighborWorks America housing experts weigh in on helping people find and keep homes

NeighborWorks America's Vice President of National Homeownership Programs Noelle Melton and Vice President of National Initiatives Tonya Tyler are leading efforts to help ensure that people can afford to own homes, understand what is needed to stay in them, and know what resources are available.

6/3/2022

NeighborWorks America celebrates NeighborWorks Week and positive impact of empowering communities, creating housing stability

NeighborWorks Week is recognized annually during the first week of June. The 39th year of the weeklong celebration this year falls on June 4-11 and the NeighborWorks network of service organizations will celebrate "Empowering Communities for Success."

5/11/2022

NeighborWorks America names Arturo Weldon as chief information officer

Arturo Weldon will serve as NeighborWorks America's executive vice president and chief information officer and will join NeighborWorks America's officers in executive management and lead information technology and services operations.

5/5/2022

NeighborWorks America provides more than $78 million in grants to its network to expand access to affordable housing

NeighborWorks America will award more than $78 million in grants to the 247 nonprofits that make up the NeighborWorks network to expand affordable housing.

3/30/2022

NeighborWorks America honors top change makers with award

As many communities of color continue to struggle to build generational wealth and cope with the ramifications of a lack thereof, one leader is helping reclaim land for Black families and correct past wrongs. Kavon Ward is one of six individuals NeighborWorks America awarded its annual Dorothy Richardson Awards for Resident Leadership in a virtual ceremony on March 30. All honorees are creating access to opportunities and helping develop solutions to critical community issues.

12/2/2021

NeighborWorks America Expert Available to Discuss ‘Shared Ownership’ Housing Models

Now, as low inventory has caused home prices to soar and many people have spent a large part of the year unsuccessfully searching for an affordable home, nontraditional times call for nontraditional paths so people can become homeowners. One innovative homeownership path is shared equity housing.

11/22/2021

NeighborWorks America and Wells Fargo Are Keeping People Housed

This new effort to help people stay in their homes provides grants totaling $665,000 and focuses on making a difference in communities of color.

10/21/2021

New coalition of leading affordable housing advocates jointly appeal for meaningful GSE Duty to Serve plans

In the face of a mounting housing affordability crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, 20 leading affordable housing organizations today urged the Federal Housing Finance Agency to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to substantially improve their Duty to Serve proposals before the regulator approves them.

9/9/2021

NeighborWorks America Housing Stability Counseling Program awards more than $88 million in grants to 131 awardees

Newly launched HSCP initiative will help save homes, achieve housing stability for families and individuals.

8/26/2021

NeighborWorks America offers tips to empower homeowners and renters during National Preparedness Month and all year

As National Preparedness Month approaches, NeighborWorks America urges homeowners and renters to apply some essential tips to prepare for potential emergencies and natural disasters.

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Annual Report FY 2021

NeighborWorks America's mission is to help meet the housing and community development needs in communities across the nation. In 2021, that mission was more critical than ever. Read our annual report to learn how we, along with NeighborWorks network organizations, are making an impact. If you're interested in speaking to an expert or learning more information, please contact media@nw.org or 202-760-4097.

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